"I support my clients in strengthening their self-worth, relationships, careers while processing the difficulties they face throughout their life. I believe that clients benefit from a therapeutic environment that helps them explore their hardships and their strengths, their values and their desires. Through this process of exploration clients overcome challenges and reach a point where their self-worth is strengthened and their relationships are stronger and deeper. By cultivating a safe and trusting relationship with clients I help them achieve their goals. I am a multicultural and LGBTQ affirming therapist."

"I support my clients in strengthening their self-worth, relationships, careers while processing the difficulties they face throughout their life. I believe that clients benefit from a therapeutic environment that helps them explore their hardships and their strengths, their values and their desires. Through this process of exploration clients overcome challenges and reach a point where their self-worth is strengthened and their relationships are stronger and deeper. By cultivating a safe and trusting relationship with clients I help them achieve their goals. I am a multicultural and LGBTQ affirming therapist."

"Damon Holzum, LCSW. I bring a fresh, passionate and compassionate approach to your concerns and engage with you as someone desiring a powerful, nurturing, and solutions focused experience. My focus is an integrative approach blending CBT, experiential, Gestalt, and narrative therapies to assist you and your significant other or family to thrive within your environment and understand your thoughts and feelings to be the best you. I engage with all genres of individuals and focus on sex-positive therapy, polyamory, alternative sexual practices and the destigmatization of all things sexual and intimate within your relationships."

"Damon Holzum, LCSW. I bring a fresh, passionate and compassionate approach to your concerns and engage with you as someone desiring a powerful, nurturing, and solutions focused experience. My focus is an integrative approach blending CBT, experiential, Gestalt, and narrative therapies to assist you and your significant other or family to thrive within your environment and understand your thoughts and feelings to be the best you. I engage with all genres of individuals and focus on sex-positive therapy, polyamory, alternative sexual practices and the destigmatization of all things sexual and intimate within your relationships."

"I have been in private practice since 1986, over 30 years. My specialty is helping individuals who suffer from the whole spectrum of anxiety disorders. Any therapist "worth their salt" is one who has been tested by fire and has lived through a transformative experience so that they can truly share their wisdom with others. When I speak about anxiety to a client, I've been there. I am an expert on anxiety, fear, phobias, and panic."

"I have been in private practice since 1986, over 30 years. My specialty is helping individuals who suffer from the whole spectrum of anxiety disorders. Any therapist "worth their salt" is one who has been tested by fire and has lived through a transformative experience so that they can truly share their wisdom with others. When I speak about anxiety to a client, I've been there. I am an expert on anxiety, fear, phobias, and panic."

"I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in trauma, addiction, and love & relationship issues. I am specifically trained in Trauma-Focused CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills (DBT), substance abuse, and love & relationship issues. I was trained through the Society of Advancement of Sexual Health to gain a certificate in relationship issues. Also, I have a certificate in Trauma-Focused CBT to treat all types of trauma. My goal is to help you uncover your true potential, live your life more in tuned with your authentic self and lead a life that is worth living."

"I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in trauma, addiction, and love & relationship issues. I am specifically trained in Trauma-Focused CBT, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills (DBT), substance abuse, and love & relationship issues. I was trained through the Society of Advancement of Sexual Health to gain a certificate in relationship issues. Also, I have a certificate in Trauma-Focused CBT to treat all types of trauma. My goal is to help you uncover your true potential, live your life more in tuned with your authentic self and lead a life that is worth living."

"I have been in practice for over 10 years, helping clients to explore and resolve relationship issues, as well as anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. My work is client-centered, which attempts to tailor the therapeutic approach to the needs of the client. I incorporate Cognitive-Behavioral techniques, Mindfulness Practice, Narrative Therapy and Attachment Theory, which looks at the ways in which childhood experiences may affect one's relationship to self and others."

"I have been in practice for over 10 years, helping clients to explore and resolve relationship issues, as well as anxiety, depression, trauma, and addiction. My work is client-centered, which attempts to tailor the therapeutic approach to the needs of the client. I incorporate Cognitive-Behavioral techniques, Mindfulness Practice, Narrative Therapy and Attachment Theory, which looks at the ways in which childhood experiences may affect one's relationship to self and others."

"People come to therapy for different reasons. You may feel frustrated that you'll never find the right relationship, feel overwhelmed with anxiety or feel like you can't stop beating yourself up for past mistakes. You may be constantly comparing yourself to other people and feel like everyone else has things more figured out than you. You may feel ashamed of some aspect of your life and worry that no one will ever be able to truly accept you. Therapy is a way to deepen understanding and move towards healing, self-acceptance and a greater sense of well-being."

"People come to therapy for different reasons. You may feel frustrated that you'll never find the right relationship, feel overwhelmed with anxiety or feel like you can't stop beating yourself up for past mistakes. You may be constantly comparing yourself to other people and feel like everyone else has things more figured out than you. You may feel ashamed of some aspect of your life and worry that no one will ever be able to truly accept you. Therapy is a way to deepen understanding and move towards healing, self-acceptance and a greater sense of well-being."

"I provide a safe space for talking about what affects you most deeply in your love, work, creative and spiritual life. We will develop pragmatic approaches to achieving greater fulfillment and less distress. As we carefully develop an understanding of your internal and interpersonal life, our dialogue will afford you a deeper understanding of how you function with others and how you create meaning for yourself. I regard each person's therapy as unique in terms of goals, pace, content, and the nature of our working relationship."

"I provide a safe space for talking about what affects you most deeply in your love, work, creative and spiritual life. We will develop pragmatic approaches to achieving greater fulfillment and less distress. As we carefully develop an understanding of your internal and interpersonal life, our dialogue will afford you a deeper understanding of how you function with others and how you create meaning for yourself. I regard each person's therapy as unique in terms of goals, pace, content, and the nature of our working relationship."

"Over the past ten years, I've helped hundreds of adolescents and adults get curious about where they feel stuck -- and then to explore together and put into action ways that help get them "un-stuck." We all have "stuckness" in our lives. It takes tremendous amounts of courage and willingness to begin to get "unstuck." You've already started getting "unstuck" by landing here and getting curious about yourself. Through dialogue together, we can further build on that curiosity and open up perspectives and possibilities that we may not have been able to access before or on our own."

"Over the past ten years, I've helped hundreds of adolescents and adults get curious about where they feel stuck -- and then to explore together and put into action ways that help get them "un-stuck." We all have "stuckness" in our lives. It takes tremendous amounts of courage and willingness to begin to get "unstuck." You've already started getting "unstuck" by landing here and getting curious about yourself. Through dialogue together, we can further build on that curiosity and open up perspectives and possibilities that we may not have been able to access before or on our own."

"I work primarily with men who want more than just getting through life - those who feel like the drudgery of ordinary existence has killed any sense of adventure or excitement. Together we can work towards renewing your sense of fulfillment, power and purpose. I can help you reach a place of confidence and contentment. If you are someone other therapists may struggle to understand, someone who identifies as straightforward though your life is complex, or someone who's just plain ol' skeptical of psychotherapy, we're a good fit."

"I work primarily with men who want more than just getting through life - those who feel like the drudgery of ordinary existence has killed any sense of adventure or excitement. Together we can work towards renewing your sense of fulfillment, power and purpose. I can help you reach a place of confidence and contentment. If you are someone other therapists may struggle to understand, someone who identifies as straightforward though your life is complex, or someone who's just plain ol' skeptical of psychotherapy, we're a good fit."

"My clients seek to find out what is blocking them from their fullest expression. Unlike traditional talk therapy, this is a physically active process where we access the emotional and physical energy that is held in the body. Vulnerability is seen as a strength, not a weakness, and learning how to allow it and the feelings that accompany are a strategy for deep reconnection to self and others. The work is valuable for high functioning, growth oriented clients as well as clients who may have a history of trauma or loss."

"My clients seek to find out what is blocking them from their fullest expression. Unlike traditional talk therapy, this is a physically active process where we access the emotional and physical energy that is held in the body. Vulnerability is seen as a strength, not a weakness, and learning how to allow it and the feelings that accompany are a strategy for deep reconnection to self and others. The work is valuable for high functioning, growth oriented clients as well as clients who may have a history of trauma or loss."

"I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with two office locations in both South Pasadena and Los Angeles. I use Cognitive/Behavioral therapy to directly address issues you may be dealing with such as Depression, Anxiety, Anger,GLBT issues, Creative Blocks,Relationship problems,Life Transitions to name a few. I believe change begins with awareness and an understanding of how your thoughts effect your feelings and behavior."

"I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with two office locations in both South Pasadena and Los Angeles. I use Cognitive/Behavioral therapy to directly address issues you may be dealing with such as Depression, Anxiety, Anger,GLBT issues, Creative Blocks,Relationship problems,Life Transitions to name a few. I believe change begins with awareness and an understanding of how your thoughts effect your feelings and behavior."

"I work with individuals, couples and families. I work with many people in recovery and individuals who have experienced different levels of trauma ( whether it was by having difficulties in childhood or a specific recent event). Creating a safe space to uncover some of the layers that guard us from our truths is something I believe firmly in.I think our nervous systems are partners in our understanding of ourselves. Thru therapy we aim to grow a deeper self awareness and acceptance of ourselves and those around us."

"I work with individuals, couples and families. I work with many people in recovery and individuals who have experienced different levels of trauma ( whether it was by having difficulties in childhood or a specific recent event). Creating a safe space to uncover some of the layers that guard us from our truths is something I believe firmly in.I think our nervous systems are partners in our understanding of ourselves. Thru therapy we aim to grow a deeper self awareness and acceptance of ourselves and those around us."

"If you are trans*, gender non-binary, and/or queer-identified, you have probably faced a very unique set of challenges in your life. Whether you're considering possible next steps or you've been living authentically for years, you'll find a safe, compassionate, and empathetic space to navigate and process your life in my office. You may be facing relationship issues, work challenges, or trying to understand the "why" behind the things you do. Let's explore how you got to where you are, where you might go from here, and what the future may hold for you."

"If you are trans*, gender non-binary, and/or queer-identified, you have probably faced a very unique set of challenges in your life. Whether you're considering possible next steps or you've been living authentically for years, you'll find a safe, compassionate, and empathetic space to navigate and process your life in my office. You may be facing relationship issues, work challenges, or trying to understand the "why" behind the things you do. Let's explore how you got to where you are, where you might go from here, and what the future may hold for you."

"Are you looking for someone to talk with who won't judge you? You may be having problems in relationships with your partner, kids or parents-- most significantly in your relationship to yourself. Your work life may be suffering, your goals and dreams a distant memory. If your pain is manifesting as panic attacks or struggles with addictions, if there's grief and trauma you can't seem to get through, therapy may help. I work with individuals, couples and families to build better communication, to enhance your creative life, and to rebuild a core sense of self."

"Are you looking for someone to talk with who won't judge you? You may be having problems in relationships with your partner, kids or parents-- most significantly in your relationship to yourself. Your work life may be suffering, your goals and dreams a distant memory. If your pain is manifesting as panic attacks or struggles with addictions, if there's grief and trauma you can't seem to get through, therapy may help. I work with individuals, couples and families to build better communication, to enhance your creative life, and to rebuild a core sense of self."

"I help people identify the deeper causes of their problems and make important changes in their lives. As a psychologist in practice over 15 years, I have experience working with a wide range of problems including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, poor self-esteem, work-related stress, difficulty managing emotions, sexuality concerns, and addictions/compulsions. I have a particular expertise in helping individuals and couples work through relationship problems. My aim is to help people to develop greater self-awareness and internal strength, find meaning and hope, and create more satisfying relationships."

"I help people identify the deeper causes of their problems and make important changes in their lives. As a psychologist in practice over 15 years, I have experience working with a wide range of problems including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, poor self-esteem, work-related stress, difficulty managing emotions, sexuality concerns, and addictions/compulsions. I have a particular expertise in helping individuals and couples work through relationship problems. My aim is to help people to develop greater self-awareness and internal strength, find meaning and hope, and create more satisfying relationships."

"Relationships, work, and life, in general, can be tough. Being told, "it will get better" or "time will help", although well intended, doesn't help. Being able to connect with someone who listens, connects with you, is honest and direct about challenges in order to help you navigate through the process can help."

"Relationships, work, and life, in general, can be tough. Being told, "it will get better" or "time will help", although well intended, doesn't help. Being able to connect with someone who listens, connects with you, is honest and direct about challenges in order to help you navigate through the process can help."

"If you are struggling with painful feelings of depression or anxiety; if you are feeling stuck, empty and hopeless; if drinking, getting high or hooking up is becoming a problem, psychotherapy can help you."

"If you are struggling with painful feelings of depression or anxiety; if you are feeling stuck, empty and hopeless; if drinking, getting high or hooking up is becoming a problem, psychotherapy can help you."

"Has a change in your relationship, work or stage of life left you with the feeling that you are not living the life you want? Are you struggling to find balance in a demanding career that leaves you feeling unfulfilled in the other areas of your life? Do the behaviors that once seemed to help you deal with these emotions now feel out of your control? Have you experienced distressing life events that continue to trigger you in your day-to-day world? Whatever the reason you are thinking of coming to therapy now, we can work together to find a path to your fullest and most rewarding life."

"Has a change in your relationship, work or stage of life left you with the feeling that you are not living the life you want? Are you struggling to find balance in a demanding career that leaves you feeling unfulfilled in the other areas of your life? Do the behaviors that once seemed to help you deal with these emotions now feel out of your control? Have you experienced distressing life events that continue to trigger you in your day-to-day world? Whatever the reason you are thinking of coming to therapy now, we can work together to find a path to your fullest and most rewarding life."

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